Tuesday, January 9
Join ‘Working Together: Community Action Workshop’
RONAN — Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! is a local, non-partisan, community-led group, committed to exploring issues that affect our community. We have invited Svein Neuman, of Northern Plains Resource Council, to explain how his organization has been so effective in bringing together people with different points of view to find solutions that work for the community. He will also engage participants in a conversation about how we can be more effective as active citizens. Join us for another interesting and informative evening on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Citizens’ Center, 528 Main Street SW. For more information, call 406-745- 3001 or go to missionvalleyrises. com.
Sheriff to discuss jail changes
POLSON — A Polson Pachyderm meeting will be held on Feb. 9 from noon-1 p.m. at Polson Rural Fire department off Regatta road. Sheriff Don Bell will speak about the work being done to implement NIC assessment recommendations and lower the overcrowding in the Lake County Jail.
Wednesday, January 10
Auxiliary to meet
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the VFW Hall at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-3380
Benefit supports West Shore Library
LAKESIDE — A benefit entitled, “One pint at a time,” is being held to support the West Shore Community Library on Jan. 10, 2018, at the Tamarack Brewing Company from 6-9 p.m.
Fort Connah group meets
CHARLO — The Fort Connah Restoration Society will hold their annual membership meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Ninepipes Lodge. Social hour and no-host bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Learn about multigenerational workforce
PABLO — Five generations in the workplace – are you ready? Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y/Millennials, Generation Z … Today they’re all in the workforce. Rick Edwards, an expert on workplace dynamics, will talk about the challenges and opportunities of managing a multi-generational workforce. Learn how generations differ, what they have in common, and how they can work together to form productive relationships. Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon in the Johnny Arlee /Vic Charlo Theater at SKC. RSVP at 406-676- 5901 to reserve your seat. This workshop is free.
Rural Fire Board to meet
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board’s January meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1 meeting room 25-B, on Regatta Rd.
Friday, January 12
Enjoy free dinner
POLSON — The January Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, Jan. 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us; this dinner is free and open to all.
Saturday, January 13
Begin new year with half marathon
POLSON — The third annual “Sorry Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 13. Entry fee for the race is $33 dollars until Jan. 1, 2018, and. includes a T-shirt, a race medal, chili and coffee. For more information and registration go to: RunSignup.com and search for “Sorry Bout That Half Marathon.”
Chamber to award businesses
POLSON — The annual Chamber Awards banquet is set for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the KwaTuqNuk Resort. Tickets are $50 each or a table of 10 for $500. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 406-528-5262 or bduty@stlukehealthcare.org.
Sunday, January 14
Join community potluck
VALLEY VIEW — Celebrate the New Year with our community potluck on Sunday, Jan. 14. Bring your drink of choice to social time at 5:30 p.m. and bring your favorite potluck dish to share for dinner at 6 p.m. Come enjoy good food and good company; everyone is welcome. The Clubhouse is located at 40762 Valley View Road. If you have any questions call 406-883-2910. We hope to see you all there.
Mariners change signups to Polson location
POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners will have sign ups on Sunday, Jan. 14, at Sweet Bliss in Polson from 1-4 p.m. (Originally scheduled for Ronan horticultural barn.) Players must be 13-19 years old. For more information, call 406-261-6015 or 406-212-2540.
Wednesday, January 17
Adult coloring offered
POLSON — Let’s have some fun before the snowmen melt away. Join us Jan. 17, from 2-4 p.m. (one session only) at the North Lake County Public Library for an Adult Coloring Program. This month’s theme is “Achromatic” (which means having no hue). The library will provide coloring projects and all supplies. You are also welcome to bring your own. Hot cocoa will be served.
MVR hosts Progressive Democrats
RONAN —Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! is a local, non-partisan, community-led group, committed to exploring issues that affect us all. We invite you to our meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Safe Harbor Office (corner of Eisenhower and Highway 93). We will discuss our Community Action Workshop held on Jan. 9; begin our program of meeting with different political groups by hosting the Montana Progressive Democrats; and plan our next event. Come and bring your ideas. For more information, go to: Missionvalleyrises.com.
Thursday, January 18
Fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics
POLSON —Kiwanis will hold a fundraiser on Jan. 18, from 5-8 p.m. at Glacier Brewery to benefit the Special Olympics. Taco soup will be provided and Glacier Brewery is donating part of the proceeds of the sales to the Special Olympics.
Join Resource Roundtable
POLSON — Lunch will be provided for those attending the Jan. 18 Resource Roundtable meeting at noon in the Lake County Health Department conference room.
Kiwanis Club to meet
POLSON — The Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in the Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Jan. 18 will be Brett Rigler from Edward Jones who will talk about the market in general and be available to answer questions. Later in the day the Kiwanis will hold a fundraiser for the Special Olympics from 5-8 p.m. at the Glacier Brewery. Everyone is welcome at both events.
Learn about women’s financial considerations
RONAN — Lake County Community Development is the site of the workshop, “Take Control of your Financial Future: Master Five Money Questions for Women.” The workshop is on Thursday, Jan. 18, at noon. Jacob Baumman from Edward Jones will discuss the different financial strategies women have from men. This workshop is brought to you by the Mission Valley Subnetwork of the Missoula Businesswoman’s Network.
Ninepipes Black Tie Dinner on tap
CHARLO – It’s time to mark your calendars for the Thursday, Jan. 18, Black Tie Dinner; the annual fundraiser for the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. (And remember, a Montana “black tie” event means wearing your best pair of blue jeans.) The 2018 guest speaker is James Spencer, a Nez Perce storyteller and musician who will speak on “Legend Days: Past and Present.” Attendees are invited to the museum at 5 p.m. for a complimentary visit through the museum followed by a sit-down meal at Allentown Restaurant in the Ninepipes Lodge at 7 p.m. Call 406-644-3435 to reserve your tickets and make your entrée selection.
SPLASH in Polson
POLSON — The monthly SPLASH gathering is being co-hosted by Lake Funeral Home and the Cove Deli and Pizza. The SPLASH will take place at the Lake Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. and the Cove Deli will provide the food. See you there.
Friday, January 19
Listen to Mediterranean music in Ronan
RONAN — Pavlo will provide Mediterranean music with a blend of Greek, Flamenco, and Latin flavor on Jan. 19 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance or purchase for $15 at the door. College students are $5 and youth 18 years and under are free.
Polson ticket outlets are: First Interstate Bank and the Vine & Tap.
Ronan ticket outlets are: Ace Hardware and R&R Health Care Solutions.
For more information, please visit: www.missionvalleylive.com, find us on Facebook or call 406-887-2739.
Saturday, January 20
Join Women’s March
MISSOULA — Join us in solidarity as we walk and roll from Circle Square (XXXXs) to Caras Park for a rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, from noon- 2:30 p.m. as we celebrate our great year of activism. Enjoy music, inspirational messages, fellowship, food trucks, and heating stations as we get ready to take our “power to the polls.”
Learn about Cooperative Brewery
POLSON — Couldn’t make it to the first owner drive? Have no fear. Come on down to the Vine & Tap in Polson from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, to learn all about the Ronan Cooperative Brewery and sign your subscription form. Or, if you did make it to the first owner drive, come submit your subscription form and party with us. For more information, please call 406-676-5901.
Sunday, January 21
Learn to clear up debt
POLSON —Think your financial situation is hopeless? Think again. Starting on Sunday, Jan. 21, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. For the next nine weeks, come and learn “God’s and Grandma’s” ways of clearing up debt and building wealth, and find hope in the process. You can do this. Call 719-650-2418 or email jeff@tschida.org for details.